The Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest is an international contest that encourages creativity across all genres. It welcomes entries from writers of all ages and backgrounds, aiming to diversify literature and promote unique narratives.

All ages. All genders. All nationalities. All writers welcome. Participants may use a pen name, and the winning entries will be published under that name. If selected as a winner, a separate form will be provided to specify the name under which payment should be made.

Contestants may enter pieces that are brand-new or have been previously published elsewhere. There are no restrictions on this, though it’s recommended to adhere to any limitations set by anyone else who may have published the piece or entry.

We are keen to encourage quality, so suggest writers to check their stories before submitting using Prowritingaid. They have free and paid versions and are the best writing software we know to help improve grammar, readability and check for repetition, ‘sticky’ sentences and suggest alternatives.